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IGUAQUE - A FLORA AND FAUNA SANCTUARY
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IGUAQUE - A FLORA AND FAUNA SANCTUARY
The sanctuary of flora and faunaIguaque is one of 55 protected
areas in Colombia.
The site was declared a sanctuary to protect two targets of
conservation : ethnia - culture and ecology
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IGUAQUE ± A FLORA AND FAUNA SANCTUARY
Location and access: The Sanctuary is located in the department of
Boyacá next to Arcabuco, Chíquiza, Sáchica and Villa de Leyva.
Access can be possible by two routes:
1 - From Arcabuco (30 kilometers from Tunja), you take the road toNaranjos and the "Stone House" (8 km), heading east, to 3 km is found
the administrative office of Parques Naturales.
2-From Villa de Leyva (35 kilometers from Tunja), where you take theway to the Arcabuco sector ³Boqueron del Cane" (6 km), there theNaranjos road is taken to a "Stone House" (8 km), heading east , 3 km.
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IGUAQUE - A FLORA AND FAUNA SANCTUARY
Attractions:The moor, the sub moor, theprimary Andean forest (oak,encenillos, gaques)
A lagoon that has great culturaland scenic value.
The mythical origin of Muiscacivilization, there emergedBachue, the mother of allpeople (Muisca)
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IGUAQUE - A FLORA AND FAUNA SANCTUARY
ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION: Visitors can observe, learn and experiencethe different ways that our mother ³earth ³, shows us its glory and greatness. Wecan also recognize some of the legacies of the MUISCAS with guidelines of respect,
contemplation and admiration
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COOKING: Based on the principle of food security from clean production(organic), visitors can taste traditional food and nouvelle cuisineboyacense made with products grown in the region.
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IGUAQUE - A FLORA AND FAUNA SANCTUARY
ACTIVITIES: Iguaque - a flora and fauna sanctuary FFSAt the Sanctuary the activities are carried out regarding environmental education
and awareness. The main purpose is the cultural preservation.Hiking in the canyons of Mamarramos and Carrizal which connect the
administrative center, the camping area and the visitors center.
Climbing to the sacred lagoon of Iguaque, 9 kms
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IGUAQUE - A FLORA AND FAUNA SANCTUARY
Information:
Reservations, sales and travel information, write or call:Phone: (+571) 353 2400 ext 138-139
· Mobile: (+57) 3125859892, (+57) 3185955643 and (+57)
3015685967· Email: [email protected]
Contact: William GomezWebsite: www.parquesnacionales.gov.co
Texts and photographs: WilliamGomez